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Policy Analyst
Agency: OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Posted on: 07/26/2024
Job type: Full-time
Location

MANHATTAN
Title Classification: No exam required
Department

Administrative Staff

Salary range: $60,889.00 – $70,022.00
Job Description
MOCJ seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Program Analyst with excellent communication and
analytical skills for its Crime Strategies & General Counsel team. Under the supervision of the Deputy
Director for Crime Strategies and General Counsel, the Program Analyst performs a wide range of
programmatic, research, and administrative duties, and provides support to the attorneys on the team on
special projects that include a variety of stakeholders. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for
someone who is interested in learning the mechanics of City government, the City’s Criminal Justice
System, Reentry, and policymaking at the municipal level.

The Program Analyst will assist and support the Crime Strategies & General Counsel team’s attorneys in the
implementation of a range of public safety and reform initiatives and strategies aimed at increasing fairness
and trust in the Criminal Justice System as well as reducing crime through smart public safety measures and
community engagement.

The Program Analyst’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Day-to-day administrative and programmatic support to the team’s staff attorneys, including
scheduling and coordinating external and internal meetings;
Preparing briefing documents and memos, tracking priorities, and conducting follow ups both
internally and externally;
Communicating with senior staff, organizing meeting agendas, and preparing meeting minutes for
dissemination;
Doing “deep dives” into specific research questions and creating presentations to convey data
trends and policy recommendations;
Working with senior staff to manage projects, coordinate events, and prepare materials as needed;
Maintaining and updating spreadsheets, management reports, contract reports, workplans, and
developing time and politically sensitive issues;
Liaising with other agencies, including City Hall, as needed;
Assisting the MOCJ programmatic and research teams in identifying new opportunities and
response to emerging issues in a fast-paced environment; and
Cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships and stakeholder groups including the Criminal
Courts, District Attorneys Offices, Indigent Defense Providers, Advocacy Groups, law enforcement,
and other City agencies such as the Department of Correction.

To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

– B.A. from an accredited college/university with two years of less of post-graduation work experience or equivalent experience – Interest in criminal justice policy and the New York City Criminal Justice System strongly preferred – Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment – Ability to pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and use good judgment and – Robust oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information quickly and frame policy issues and data in a clear and accessible way. To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

– B.A. from an accredited college/university with two years of less of post-graduation work experience or nequivalent experiencen- Interest in criminal justice policy and the New York City Criminal Justice System strongly preferredn- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take ninitiative, problem solve, prioritize, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced nenvironmentn- Ability to pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and use good njudgment andn- Robust oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information quickly and nframe policy issues and data in a clear and accessible way.nnTo apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

643838
Title code

56058
Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification

Non-Competitive-5
Business title

Policy Analyst

Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level

00
Number of positions

1
Work location

1 Centre St., N.Y.
Category: Policy, Research & Analysis